Head of Character Effects & Simulations

Netflix Animation Studios; Sydney; Híbrido; AUD 180.000 - 260.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Hybrid work model

Descripción de la vacante

Netflix Animation Studios seeks a Head of Character Effects (CFX) to lead the character-related secondary motion across an upcoming animated feature. You will drive the simulation approach for hair, fur, cloth, feathers, and garments, guiding grooming and garment construction for production-ready results.

You will oversee a show-based CFX team, set technical standards, review work, and mentor staff while balancing artistic goals with production constraints.

Formación

• 10+ years of experience in Character Effects/FX within film, TV, or games.
• 5–7 years in leadership or supervisory roles on large-scale animated features or VFX films.
• Proven production-level expertise in Houdini (SOPs/DOPs/POPs).
• Strong scripting and/or programming skills (Python, VEX).
• Deep understanding of end-to-end 3D animation pipeline and CFX interactions.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and supervise Character Effects across the show, from look development to final shot delivery.
• Define the creative and technical approach for hair, fur, cloth, feathers, and other character-related simulations.
• Review CFX assets and shots, providing clear, actionable artistic and technical notes.
• Collaborate with Directors, Production Designers, Art Directors, Head of Characters, Animation, FX, and Look Development to support character performance and story.
• Partner with Technical Supervisors, Production Technology, and R&D to develop and maintain robust, efficient CFX tools and workflows.
• Identify challenges in CFX and offer practical, innovative solutions.
• Work with Production Management on bids, schedules, and priorities to deliver high-quality work on time.
• Mentor and support CFX Supervisors, Leads, and Artists.
• Communicate complex technical concepts in accessible language for creative partners.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Scripting (Python/VEX)

3D pipeline knowledge

Character FX expertise

Communication

Mentoring

Herramientas

Houdini

Descripción del empleo

Netflix Animation Studios seeks a Head of Character Effects (CFX) to lead the character-related secondary motion across an upcoming animated feature. You will drive the simulation approach for hair, fur, cloth, feathers, and garments, guiding grooming and garment construction for production-ready results.

You will oversee a show-based CFX team, set technical standards, review work, and mentor staff while balancing artistic goals with production constraints.